soheartless | Fourth Shard [Action/Voice]

Once upon a time...

There was a prince who knew nothing. He was a prince who loved his people and wanted to express that affection by improving the lives of his citizens. However, all of his attempts to add to his knowledge in order to benefit his people ended in disappointment. Until one day, when the kingdom was hit by a terrible plague. Desperately, the prince turned to a traveling witch for help. He convinced her to cast a spell on him, one which would allow him to truly learn new information. The deal was successful, and the prince was consumed by newfound curiosity. He found himself traveling throughout the land, asking question after question, constantly adding new information to his mind.

However, no matter how many answers the prince received, he found himself unable to do anything other than asking more and more questions....

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[So Mytho has had a few weeks that have been eventful in the terms of getting some of his heart shards back. First was affection, which led to him spending more time around Rue. Then there was disappointment, which caused him to be somewhat withdrawn. And most recently, he has regained the desire for knowledge. Ever since last week, he has channeled this into studies. At school, he would be noticeable for asking questions frequently about even the most minor matters.

And this week, he goes around seeking some specific knowledge: the location of Rue. He's unaware that the rogue Malnosso's droids had kidnapped her. So he's been wandering around town, quick to inquire with anyone he sees, especially if he knows that the person in question knows her.]

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I don't know where Rue has. Have you seen her? I don't know where she could be...

[He can't stop there. He already has another question on his mind.]

I'd also like to know... How does this book work?

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Will you let me know if her stuff is still there?

I, uh... wanted to be friends with Rue.

Yes. I will.

[He's right outside the door now. It's just harder without his sense of pride to find the drive to grip the doorknob. But he's getting there by himself.]

Rue's a good person.

Yes. She reminds me a little of someone from my home.

She does...? What's she like? [He says, holding the journal all lopsided in one hand while he grabs the doorknob. And... holds onto it robotically, not yet turning it.] I'd like to know.

O-oh, you want to know about Kamiki? U-um...

Yes, I'd like to know about her. I've never known anyone who's like Rue...

W-well Kamiki is cold, and sometimes harsh. She keeps to herself mostly, and might be hard to make friends with. I don't think she likes me very much, but...

I think she's a nice girl. I really like her a lot.

I see. She sounds very interesting. All those things you've said about her... So Rue is considered to be like that as well?

Almost... Have you checked her room yet?

No.

Currently, I'm holding the doorknob... [He's just been standing there, gripping the doorknob in one hand and the journal in the other.]

I think you should open it.

Okay.

[And that pushes him onward - he twists the doorknob, opens the door and stands blankly in the doorway.]

Rue...?

[But there's a frown at the state of the room. And fear.]